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VintageTypeProducerVarietyDesignationVineyardCountryRegionSubRegionAppellation
1990WhiteGuy MichelChardonnayn/aGuy MichelFranceChampagnen/aCoteaux Champenois

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 Tasted by jrufusj on 12/25/2005: Christmas Dinner (At home in Tokyo): Pale yellow, with darker hints around the rim. The surprisingly youthful look carries through to a nose that simply screams chalk and tart pears. Underneath this initial youthful presentation is a bit of more mature and ripe apple, plus some grilled nut that hints at a bit more underlying maturity. On the palate, the wine is a little sharp and is texturally thin, though not thin of flavor. A bit of slightly exotic citrus joins the white tree fruit, but this is really all about chalk and acid brightness. The mid-palate fills with chalk that is reminiscent of upper Loire chèvre in its chalky stage – both in flavor and texture. The finish lingers a bit with more chalk and just-ripe apple. I’m not sure I’d want to drink this alone, but this was fantastic with the fresh oysters and fried shellfish. This chardonnay from Pierry is an absolute testament to terrior and the ageability and lurking character of what can seem like thin and acidic base wines. (543 views)

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